# Connecting Statement:

The Jewish leaders respond to Paul.

# General Information:

Here the words "We," "we," and "us" refer to the Jewish leaders in Rome. (See: [Acts 28:17](./16.md) and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

# nor did any of the brothers

Here "brothers" stands for fellow Jews. AT: "nor did any of our fellow Jews"

# you think about this sect

A sect is a smaller group within a larger group. Here it refers to those who believe in Jesus. AT: "you think about this group to which you belong"

# because it is known by us

This can be stated in active form. AT: "because we know" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# it is spoken against everywhere

This can be stated in active form. AT: "many Jews all over the Roman Empire are saying bad things about it" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/letter]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/judea]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/brother]]